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#ImportaciónCaraquista | El lanzador zurdo Elniery García se reportó en la serie de dos encuentros en Barquisimeto y se suma como otro importado junto al abridor del día Yeudy García. pic.twitter.com/fJEwlzx6ad

— Leones del Caracas (@leones_cbbc) December 8, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Obregon beat Monterrey 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) were at the LIDOM Legends game: Listin Diario


Colombian League:

Notes:
Sincelejo traded Dewin Perez (former Peoria) to Barranquilla: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (6).  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:54-34)(g/f:7-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:48-29)(g/f:1-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Lara 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  One sacrifice at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) staeted at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and threw out one of two base runners.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Margarita (10-19) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (11-17) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (17-10) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-3 in  game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-3)

Manati beat Caguas 5-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (9-8) visits Manati (7-10) @ 1:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (13-6) visits Leon (12-7) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (4-15) visits Chinandega (9-10) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 11 games going 12-for-44 (.273) with two doubles, 14 total bases, ten runs, six walks, five stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .318 SLG, and .678 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 11 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .371 OBP, .400 SLG, and .771 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 12 games going 7-for-45 (.156) with five RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .240 OBP, .156 SLG, and .396 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.06 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 15 out over 16.1 innings.

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— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) February 1, 2019

Australian Baseball league Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Perth (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Leon beat Herrera 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Leon (6-0) visits Acayucan (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier:

Notes:
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Dominican Republic) went 3-for-5 as the Dominican Republic beat Nicaragua 9-3: Listin Diario

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Nicaragua) pitched two and a third innings of relief: Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes/Caracas), Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara), Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara), and Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) are on the Lara roster for the Caribbean Series and Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) were pulled: Lara Official Site

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR), Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis) are all executives for the Dominican Hall Of Fame: El Caribe

MLB inspectors are looking over the Rod Carew Stadium before the Caribbean Series begins: TV Max Deportes

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Robert Stock - Charros de Jalisco

Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14) visits Mesa (15-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (16-11) visits Salt River (12-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14-1) visits Surprise (11-16) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 29 games going 37-for-113 (.327) with nine doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 52 total bases, 21 runs, 14 walks, 22 strikeouts, .403 OBP, .460 SLG, and .863 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 26 games going 35-for-113 (.310) with 11 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 63 total bases, 25 runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .558 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 27 games going 27-for-95 (.284) with four doubles, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 46 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .385 OBP, .484 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 25 games going 22-for-91 (.242) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, three walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .289 OBP, .352 SLG, and .640 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 4-for-31 (.129) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .182 OBP, .129 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11.2 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, one hit and no runs over a third of an inning.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.32 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 23 innings.

Notes:
Culiacan removed Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) from the active roster: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (13-16) visits Jalisco (15-14) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (11-18) visits Navojoa (13-16) @7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-14) visits Culiacan (17-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-13) visits Mazatlan (16-13) @ 8:00 PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 14-for-31 (.452) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .471 OBP, .710 SLG, and 1.180 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 16-for-37 (.432) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .676 SLG, and 1.176 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 43-for-113 (.381) with six doubles, four triples, 17 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .423 OBP, .504 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 25 games going 34-for-98 (.347) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 45 total bases, 23 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .391 OBP, .459 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, 14 runs, 15 walks, three strikeouts, six caught stealing, .463 OBP, .388 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 23-for-76 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 30 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .354 OBP, .395 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-42 (238) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .262 SLG, and .634 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .243 OBP, .314 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) has played in ten games going 5-for-34 (.147) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .265 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made 12 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit three batters, and struck 16 out over 18.2 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck six out over eight innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (former Detroit-Caracas) wants to play with Caracas this winter but will not get a reply back: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-12) visits Magallanes (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-15) visits Margarita (10-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-16) visits Aragua (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-12) visits La Guaira (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sac fly.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-2

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 15-4

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (11-4-4) visits La Guaira (7-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-14-4) visits Lara (10-9-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican  League:

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) likes the front office more than being a coach: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (9-14) visits Escogido (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-14) visits Cibao (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (7-6) visits Rivas (7-6)
Leon (4-8) visits Chinandega (7-5)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GSL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 20.25 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one balk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (6-2) visits Sincelejo (3-5) 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (4-4) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL has offered a franchise spot to New Zealand: NZ Herald

The league will expanded to eight teams for the 2018-19 season: Mister Baseball

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Aramis Garcia - Scottsdale Scorpions

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and three walks.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, an one strikeout.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Surprise 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 7-6 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) wraps up a strong season with extra work at AFL: Baseball Census

Friday's Games:
Mesa (14-10) visits Salt River (12-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-12-1) visits Glendale (10-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-14) visits Peoria (14-10) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 11-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) is set to pitch for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (14-12) visits Obregon (9-17) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (12-14) visits Hermosillo (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (15-11) visits Mochis (12-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (14-12) visits Mexicali (14-12) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat La Guaira 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) still has no day set for his debut: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) could be activated by Margarita in two weeks: Margarita Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) recognizes his versatility on the field and points out his hitting improvements: Lider

Friday's Games:
Lara (10-13) visits Zulia (12-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-15) visits Caracas (15-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-11) visits Caribes (10-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 2-0

Friday's Games:
Boston (15-4-2) visits Magallanes (5-14-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (6-7-3) visits Philadelphia (4-13-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (10-3-4) visits Lara (9-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-7)

Cibao beat Escogido 6-4 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two sacrifices, one catcher interference error, and threw out one base runners.

Licey beat Estrellas 7-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

EugenioVelez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has re-joined as special assistant to baseball operations for Escogido: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (11-9) visits Licey (7-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (13-7) visits Cibao (12-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-12) visits Azucareros (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (316) with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .381 OBP, .579 SLG, and .960 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in nine games going 10-for-34 (.294) with two doubles, three home runs. five RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, six walks, five strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .429 OBP, .618 SLG, and 1.047 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), five walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Boer (5-5) visits Chinandega (5-4)
Rivas (5-5) visits Leon (4-5)


Bolvarian Games (November 12, 2017):

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL) will join the Colombian team: El Meridiano


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Jose Molina (former St. Louis coach-Puerto Rican coach) sees Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rican MGR) as a future manager: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-14: Luis Garcia Singles; Danilo Sanchez Returning To Italy; Rainel Rosario Begins Rehab Assignment

Danilo Sanchez - Godo Knights (Italy)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Perth beat Canberra 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Palm Desert and British Columbia tied 7-7

Friday's Games:
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-5-1)
British Columbia (4-6-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (6-3-2)
Midwest (8-3) visits Oregon (7-4)
Bay Area (8-3-1) visits Washington (4-5-2)


Caribbean Series

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Hermosillo beat Licey 3-2

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) is the probable starter if Mayaguez goes for game seven: El Nuevo Diario

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) will return for another season with Godo Knights: Mister Baseball

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Magallanes (3-1) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hiroshima assigned Rainel Rosario (former Springfield) to San-gun to begin rehab: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-14: Eugenio Velez Hits Two Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Collects Two Doubles & Three RBIs; Randy Ruiz Singles, Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In On Run

Eugenio Velez - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Toros del Este-Azucareros)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Friday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Midwest (7-3) visits Bay Area (8-2-1)
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Canada (4-6-1)
Palm Desert (1-9-1) visits British Columbia (4-6-1)
Palm Springs (5-4-1) visits Oregon (6-4)


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the third in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and two runs.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth at first base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Licey beat Hermosillo 7-6
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Magallanes 5-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) also says Cuba should stay in Caribbean Series and expand to include Panama and Columbia: Lider

Caribbean Series is considering Nicaragua for the tournament, but dismissed Columbia and Panama: Lider

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) is aiming to be in spring camp and return to the majors: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) is not considering retirement: Lider

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) is not happy with the organization of the Caribbean Series schedule: El Universal

Felix Fermin (Aguilas MGR) will meet with the orginization to determine his future: Listin Diario

Columbia and Panama are discussing interleague play: El Heraldo

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was surprised to be playing the catcher position: Lider

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) and Claudio Vargas (Toronto free agent-Azucareros/Licey) are both hoping their pitching performances get them invites to big league camp: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Hermosillo (2-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) threw his first bullpen session working on his curve and splitter: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) took fielding practice at first and third: Yakyubaka

Sergio Mitre (Mexicali) and Loek Van Mil (Cincinnati fee agent) will tryout for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-14: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Induces 17 Ground Outs & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Moises Rodriguez Talks About Scouting The Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro - Indios de Mayaguez (on loan from Leones de Ponce)

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Palm Springs beat Palm Desert 10-9

Wednesday's Games:
Palm Desert (1-8-1) visits Cochella Valley (2-7-1)
Oregon (6-3) visits Bay Area (7-2-1)
Canada (4-5-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (5-3-2)
Palm Springs Power (4-4-1) visits British Columbia (4-5-1)


Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two unearned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:102-72)(g/f:17-2)

Villa Clara beat Mayaguez 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Angel Castro (St. Louis free agent signing-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:52-26)(g/f:5-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:12-5)(g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Magallanes beat Licey 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ozzie Guillen would like to see Panama and Columbia added to the Caribbean Series: Lider

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) delivered toys to children in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Boston, Anaheim, and Arizona are interested in Cuban defector Raicel Iglesias: El Nuevo Herald

Moises Rodriguez (St. Louis Latin scout) talked about scouting the Caribbean Series and the eyes on the Cuban team: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (3-0) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is currently resting a sore left hip: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-14: Julio Lugo Hits a Three-Run Homer; Joel Pineiro Hopes Starts Gets Some Interest; Carlos Baerga Would Like To Manage In Majors

Julio Lugo (16) - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Leones de Escogido)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Notes:
The championship series will be aired on ESPN: ABL Official Site


California Winter League

Tuesday's Games:
Canada (4-4-1) visits Bay Area (6-2-1)
Midwest (6-3) visits Washington (4-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-6-1) visits British Columbia (3-5-1)
Palm Desert (1-7-1) visits Palm Springs (4-3-2)


Caribbean Series

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Villa Clara 9-2

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Hermosillo 6-3

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) would like to manage in the major leagues: El Universal

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) is hoping Tuesday's start catches scouts eyes: Primer Hora

Yulieski Gourriel (Villa Clara) has a dream to play in the big leagues: La Prensa

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) talked about his friendship with Freddy Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes): El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Villa Clara (0-3) @ 3:00 PM ET
Licey (1-1) visits Magallanes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-14: Eugenio Velez Singles & Scores One Run; Joel Pineiro Could Be Included In Caribbean Roster; Hector Luna Says Knee Feels Much Better

Joel Pineiro - Leones de Ponce

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may miss his next start due to discomfort: Lider

Tuesday's Game:
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (2-3) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1

Notes:
Tickets for this past Sunday's game hit high prices on the black market: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 5:05 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) is expected to be invited to pitch for Mayaguez in the Caribbean Series and Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Santurce/Mayaguez) can not travel due to documentation issues: El Nuevo Dia


Cuban League

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) and Alfredo Despaigne (Campache) will reinforce Villa Clara in the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Washington 4-1

Tuesday's Games:
Palm Springs Power (2-2) visits Midwest (3-1)
Cochella Valley (1-2-1) visits Palm Desert (1-3)
Washington (1-2-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-1-1)
Oregon (2-2) visits Canada (2-2)


Latin American Series

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (Panama) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) says his left knee is feeling much better and Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-14: Luis Mateo Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Three Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ethan Cole Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds For The Win

Julio Lugo - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Terrero (Mexico-Licey), Jonathan Albaladejo (Milwaukee free agent-Mayaguez), Manny Acosta (Yomiuri free agent), Francisco Rosario (Mexico free agent-Licey), and Greg Aquino (Sugar Land free agent-Licey) have been invited to Mexico (Triple-A Mexican League) camp: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Game:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Esocgido) is taking every opportunity to play: Escogido Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Saturday


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (5-5).  (p-s:89-51)(g/f:10-6)

Canberra beat Brisbane 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Brisbane beat Canberra 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (21-24) visits Brisbane (18-27) @ 11:00 AM AEST
Melbourne (21-24) visits Sydney (23-22) @ 1:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-24) visits Perth (31-14) @ 11:005 AM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with three walks.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no rund for the save (5).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) made a donation to the Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Thursday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 10-5

Notes:
Cartagena will represent Columbia in the 2014 Latin American Series.


Panama League Championship

Veraguas beat Cocle 6-0: Panama League Official Site Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-14: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four & Allows Three Runs Over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Jeff Lyman Sits Two Batters & Holds One Runner On For The Hold; Javier Colina Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Evan MacLane - Leones del Escogido (on loan from Estellas Orientales)

Venezuelan League Championship

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
The LMP presented the uniforms they will wear during the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) has been given clearance as a free agent and is negotiating with teams to get into spring camp: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Licey (3-1) visits Escogido (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brisbane beat Canberra 4-3 in 13 innings
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (20-23) visits Brisbane (17-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Melbourne (21-23) visits Sydney (22-22) @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide (21-23) visits Perth (30-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
There is debate on whether or not to take players from inactive teams for replacements on the championship squad: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Wednesday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-14: Jolbert Cabrera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles & Knocks In One Run; Dutch Deol & Wilfrido Pujols Playing In California

Jolbert Cabrera - Tigres de Cartagena

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Caribes and Magallanes held a draft for reinforcements for the championship series: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks with the media in the postgame conference: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) met with press to talk about about Aguilas' season turned out, Alex Rodriguez (New York-A-Escogido), Masahiro Tanaka (New York-A), and other MLB items: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-3) visits Licey (3-0)  7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-22) visits Brisbane (16-26) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (20-23) visits Sydney (22-21) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-22) visits Perth (29-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-5


Panama League

Tuesday's Results:

Alllen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 15-2

Wednesday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 11-1

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Herrera 8-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chriqui (2-10) visits Cocle  (11-2)
Herrera (5-8) visits Urraca (8-5)


California Winter League

Notes:
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City) is listed in the British Columbia roster and Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City) with Palm Desert: CWL Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cochella Valley (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Palm Desert (0-0) visits Canada (0-0)
Bay Area (0-0) visits British Columbia (0-0)
Washington (0-0) visits Midwest (0-0)


Latin American Series (January 28, 2014)

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Champion visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Colombian Champion


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is expected to be in spring camp on time: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-13: Breyvic Valera Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Picked Up For LVBP Postseason

Rafael Ortega - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 14-13
El Universal Post Game

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-6 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one throwing error.
Beyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting seventh.  1-for-1 with one double and two RBIs.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) replaces Lew Ford (Baltimore) on the Magallanes roster: Magallanes Official Site and Lider and El Universal

Saturday's Games:
Zulia visits Magallanes @ 5:00 PM VST
Caribes visits La Guaira @ 6:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two runs.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth. 1-for-4 at the plate.

Licey beat Escogido 6-1
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League Championship

Saturday's Game:
Rivas (1-1) visits Boer (1-1) @ 2:00 PM CST


Puerto Rico League Round Robin

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and one hit by pitch.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:0-3)

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:6-2)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 4-3

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Caguas 9-1

Notes:
Championship schedule between Mayaguez and Caguas is set: Liga PR Official Site

Mayaguez selected Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) as a backup for the final: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-14: Breyvic Valera Picked Up For LVBP Playoffs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win; Juan Caballero Holds One Runner On & Pitches One & One Third Scoreless Innings

Brett Zawacki - Melbourne Aces

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) will replace Guider Rodriguez (Texas), who injured his hamstring, on the La Guaira roster: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Caribes (7-5) visits Caracas (7-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-8) visits Magallanes (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Rodriguez (New York-A) met with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League) officials while on vacation: XEU Deportes

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.

Acayucan beat San Andres 7-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the third and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and stuck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 9-6

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.

Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-5)

Aguilas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (7-10) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one one walk and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Boer 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:102-67)(g/f:12-3)

Perth beat Canberra 6-0
Perth Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:75-53)(g/f:3-3)

Melbourne beat Brisbane 4-2 in 13 innings

Saturday's Games:
Perth (27-13) visits Canberra (19-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (20-20) visits Adelaide (20-20) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (15-25) visits Melbourne (19-21) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Ponce 5-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (2-9) visits Caguas (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-3) visits Ponce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) has played in seven games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .227 SLG, and .477 OPS.

Friday's Doubleheader Games:
Chiriqui (0-7) visits Herrera (3-4)
Uracca (4-3) visits Cocle (8-1)